Art by Madeline DuvallPepperdine's rules regarding sexual activity are inappropriately strict. Students have the right to explore their sexuality in healthy and responsible ways prior to marriage without being subject to disciplinary action. When and with whom a student decides to have sex is a personal choice and should not be regulated by university rules. "It is expected … [Read more...] about Don’t Punish Students for Sex
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Letter to the Editor: Students Renew Faith in Civil Discourse
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. Dear Pepperdine Students, I attended the Ben … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Students Renew Faith in Civil Discourse
Don’t Let This Semester Slip Away
Graphic by Nate BartonIn the U.S., the message of ambition and efficiency is widely promoted. We have high aspirations for our lives and higher expectations from this world, and we don't like to be still because that is time wasted in our pursuit of happiness. It's the American dream.Sometimes, the American dream is exhausting. While I think that this indefatigable work ethic … [Read more...] about Don’t Let This Semester Slip Away
March On, Speak On
Art by Madeline DuvallMy cousin, Emily, is a survivor of the Route 91 Harvest Country Festival massacre in Las Vegas on Oct 1, 2017. She was one of the lucky ones who escaped the ordeal with no physical injuries. But as we walked together on March 24 in Los Angeles during the March For Our Lives event, the events of six months ago were still taking their toll. Between laughter … [Read more...] about March On, Speak On
Staff Editorial: An Open Letter to Pepperdine’s Next President
Art by Madeline Duvall President Andrew K. Benton is known around Pepperdine as the "Student's President." At other universities, students might go four or five years without ever seeing their president. Every Pepperdine student meets AKB within their first week on campus. As AKB recently announced that he would be stepping down from his role as the "Students' President," … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: An Open Letter to Pepperdine’s Next President